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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.40, 936.60 and 563.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.40, 936.60 and 563.65 is: 845.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.40 : 936.60 = 563.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.40/936.60 = 563.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.40x = 936.60 × 563.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.40x = 527,914.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,914.59/624.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.48

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